Shoup Bridge Campground
Campground · Idaho · 16 bookable sites ·
Managed by the Bureau of Land Management
Salmon River (Eligible - Recreational) · Open Access
- 16
- Bookable sites
- 4,043 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Shoup Bridge Campground is an easily accessible, paved RV-friendly campground that offers numerous riverfront sites. The mature cottonwood trees provide all sites ample shade for those hot summer days and the sound of the Salmon River running by will entice you to stay longer than you planned. The site is named after George Shoup, the first Governor of Idaho, who later became a U.S. Senator. The campground’s boat ramp is a popular launch site for rafters and anglers.
Recreation
Shoup Bridge Campground offers many recreation opportunities including river access for rating, fishing, tubing, and swimming. The campground sits at the end of a 5-mile paved non-motorized path that leads into the town of Salmon. The surrounding area offers a multitude of recreation opportunities including motorized and non-motorized trails, hunting, fishing, and wildlife viewing.
Facilities
Shoup Bridge Campground offers 8 campsites for both RV and tent camping. Potable water, vault toilets, picnic tables, fire rings, and ample shade are available at all sites. Campground offers scenic riverfront benches and a bicycle repair station. Campground host onsite from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Natural Features
The Salmon River runs adjacent to the campground and the mature cottonwood trees provide plenty of shade and wildlife habitat.
Contact Info
This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (208) 756-5400.Nearby Attractions
- Highway 93 Pathway
- Williams Lake Campground
- Salmon River
Charges & Cancellations
No changes/cancellations/refunds are allowed as all fees are paid either on-site or through the Recreation.gov Scan & Pay App.
The facts
- 16 bookable sites
- Loops: Shoup Bridge
Site types
- 8 Parking
- 8 Standard Nonelectric
16 campsites at Shoup Bridge Campground
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Site #1 | — | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| Site #1 Extra Vehicle | — | Parking | — | — | — | — | |
| Site #2 | — | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| Site #2 Extra Vehicle | — | Parking | — | — | — | — | |
| Site #3 | — | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| Site #3 Extra Vehicle | — | Parking | — | — | — | — | |
| Site #4 | — | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| Site #4 Extra Vehicle | — | Parking | — | — | — | — | |
| Site #5 | — | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| Site #5 Extra Vehicle | — | Parking | — | — | — | — | |
| Site #6 | Shoup Bridge | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| Site #6 Extra Vehicle | Shoup Bridge | Parking | — | — | — | — | |
| Site #7 | Shoup Bridge | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| Site #7 Extra Vehicle | Shoup Bridge | Parking | — | — | — | — | |
| Site #8 | Shoup Bridge | Standard Nonelectric | — | — | — | — | |
| Site #8 Extra Vehicle | Shoup Bridge | Parking | — | — | — | — |
Getting there
Take Highway 93 South for 5 miles from Salmon, ID. The campground will be on the right between the highway and the Salmon River.
45.09800, -113.89329 · 45°5'52.8"N 113°53'35.9"W
Typical weather
Typically 86°F in Jul, down to 28°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 28 | 36 | 50 | 59 | 68 | 76 | 86 | 85 | 74 | 58 | 41 | 29 |
| Low °F | 11 | 16 | 26 | 32 | 40 | 46 | 52 | 49 | 41 | 31 | 22 | 13 |
| Precip in | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 1.3 | 1.6 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 5.2 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Fees and stay limits
Campsite nightly rates are $5/site and $2 per additional vehicle. Limit of one additional vehicle per campsite. Fees may be paid on-site using fee envelopes or with the Recreation.gov Scan & Pay App.
From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.
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Common questions about Shoup Bridge Campground
- Can you reserve a site at Shoup Bridge Campground?
- Yes, Shoup Bridge Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Shoup Bridge Campground have?
- 16 sites.
Camping near Shoup Bridge Campground
- Williams Lake Campground 6.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Morgan Bar Campground 10.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Tower Rock Campground 14.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Shoup Bridge Recreation Site less than 0.1 mi · Facility
- Williams Lake Campground 6.2 mi · Campground
- Williams Lake Campground 7.2 mi · Campground
- Cougar Point Campground 7.9 mi · Campground
- Wallace Lake Campground 11.7 mi · Campground
- Deep Creek Campground 15.9 mi · Campground
- Tower Creek Pyramids Day Use Area 16.4 mi · Facility
- Salmon-Cobalt Ranger District 18.6 mi · Facility
- Agency Creek Campground 19.3 mi · Campground
Contact
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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